Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "farthing" refer to?

• A type of bird

• A coin worth less than a penny

• A small boat

• A wooden chest

What is a "gargoyle" commonly used as?

• A tool for gardening

• A stone carving of a strange figure used as decoration on a building, usually a cathedral or Gothic structure

• A type of clothing

• A cooking ingredient

What does the verb "ensue" mean?

• To decorate

• To follow

• To erase

• To sing

What does "impending" describe?

• Something that is happening now

• Something that is decreasing

• Something about to happen or occur

• Something that is unimportant

What is a "buccaneer"?

• A type of bird

• A mountain

• A pirate

• A cooking style

What does "bulk" refer to?

• A small part

• The lightest part

• Most; The larger part of something

• The lowest part

What is a "cache"?

• A type of ship

• A hiding place for supplies or treasures

• A large crowd

• A musical instrument

What is a "hummock"?

• A type of dance

• A rounded hill

• A small room

• A type of fabric

What does "fathom" measure?

• Speed of a vehicle

• Height of a building

• a length of about 6 feet used to measure water depth

• Weight of an object

What is the role of a "cabin boy"?

• A ship's captain

• A cook on a ship

• Someone hired to wait on the passengers and crew of a ship

• A fisherman